Rate Jamie Longson

I'm Jamie — a BACP-registered counsellor, dad of two young boys, proud Mancunian, and forever optimistic about my football team. When I'm not in the therapy room, I'm running around after my kids, making the school run by the skin of my teeth, or cheering from the stands.

My background in sport science and sport psychology shapes how I work. I'll help you spot patterns, set goals that are actually realistic, and celebrate the small wins — because the small wins are what change things.

I blend person-centred therapy (a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel heard) with CBT (practical tools to understand and shift unhelpful thinking). Sometimes I'll guide; sometimes I'll follow your lead. Always, it's your space.

My promise: to listen without judgement, to tailor our work to your story, and to keep learning so I can give you the best possible support.

Here's how we do that together:

i. You set the pace.

This is a judgment-free zone. You can say the things you've been keeping secret and be exactly who you are, edges and all. That's the Person-Centred part — you are the expert on your life; I'm just here to help you find the map.

ii. I give you the tools.

I won't just "talk" about feeling bad. I use CBT to get into the mechanics of your brain. We'll identify those thoughts that keep you spiralling, and I'll give you actual, practical ways to shut them down so you can breathe again.

What I help with:

A wide range of things, actually.

After years of practice, I've worked with people through most of what life can throw at you. If what you're going through isn't on this list, it doesn't mean I can't help — just drop me a message and we can chat about it.

Anxiety & panic attacks

Depression & low mood

Grief, loss & bereavement

Break-ups & relationships

Stress & burnout

Self-esteem & confidence

Family difficulties

Life transitions

Sexuality & identity

Work & career worries

Retirement adjustment

Feeling lost or stuck